Christmas Cake - Australian

• 125 g glace pineapple
• 125 g glace apricot
• 250 g dates, stoneless
• 250 g glace cherries, green and red
• 125 g whole blanched almonds
• 250 g brazil nuts, whole
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1 tablespoon rum
• 90 g butter, softened
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 1/4 cup self rising flour

1. Prepare all ingredients first. Chop pineapple, apricots and dates into pieces the same size as the Brazil nuts, leave nuts whole, combine fruit and nuts in a large bowl.
2. Beat eggs in a bowl until thick and creamy, add sugar, essence, rum and softened butter, beat until well combined.
3. Stir into fruit mixture and add sifted flours.
4. Spread mixture evenly and firmly into a large loaf pan which has been greased and lined.
5. Bake at 150u0b0C for about 2 hours.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/christmas-cake-australian-273319 (may not work)